Shortly after I cast my defensive magic, a blast of magic equipment was planted on the base of the underworld, killing me.

The ground has also been destroyed, so I hold my defensive magic while being blown away and wait for the explosion to end.

The blast seemed to be pointing up somehow, and I was blown up high in the sky.

Fortunately, explosion magic didn't last much longer.

Soon the explosion will be over and I will land and the flames and smoke will begin to clear up.

"... wow. This is terrible....."

The building that served as their base has blown up from the ground floor, and most of the surrounding buildings have been destroyed.

However, it seems that the explosion was a momentary event, and the magic equipment that attached more importance to explosive power than heat was fortunate, or there was no fire.

And strangely, I don't see any civilians involved. Not one of them.

It is hard to imagine that there was no one by chance because of the time and place.

So, what are the possibilities?

Well, we'll see about that later.

Then, a few hours later.

Me and Mercia were in a hotel room waiting for Lake and the others who went to crush Gengar's organization.

"Whoa! It's a big fish! I got some good booze!

"Even the knobs are perfect! Of course, Gengar's organization has been destroyed!

"They're the only ones who have the information, and they just stick it out on the guard!

Looks like the two of you came back with a good economic story.

But I have to ask you two something.

We'll talk about dinner then.

What's your excuse?

The two people who heard me cut their necks. [M]

It's as if I have no idea what I'm trying to say.

"... what are you talking about?

"You sent me in knowing that the base I went to was like blowing me up in every building around here!

Lakes knew about the explosion in advance and evacuated the surrounding residents.

Otherwise, there is no way to avoid collateral damage.

"That's right. Didn't I tell you I checked the type of trap first?"

"So, where did you go to talk about safety?

If that were safe, the world would only be in front of dragons and dragons.

At least Decibatole is a safe place. Is there such a reason?

Somewhat caeda. Think about it. Did the frog get hurt in this explosion? Did you get one of those wounds?

I didn't know.

I noticed it just before and used defensive magic.

Well, it was blown up in the air.

"Is there any disease or poison?

I didn't see it.

Explosive magic is not a bacterial weapon, and the explosion was instantaneous, so there was no acid deficiency or carbon monoxide poisoning.

In the first place, I don't even know if the explosion caused by the magic device eats oxygen.

What about the burns?

I don't think so.

"Come on, it's not safe!

"If you ask me, is it really safe...?

It certainly seems safe to be told this way.

I feel like I'm being deceived....

"Let's talk about dinner. I got some good meat."

Is that so....?

Well, it's certainly less important than meat. After all, it's just an explosion. Mm-hmm.

"Let's get you some booze!

"Um, I'm going to see you tomorrow, so drinking on the boulder...."

"Rest assured, there is no alcohol in this world that can make Decibatoles hang over. Mercia... with Kaede's healing magic, she'll be able to handle it!

"That's right. Well then, just a little bit of me...."

It was like that, and the night before yesterday passed.

The next day.

We woke up, as usual, with the sound of the bell.

"Are you finally seeing this?... is it really okay for me to go?

"If I go alone, won't the king be in trouble? I hardly know anything about the Chamber of Commerce."

"That's true, but...."

Besides, I don't know what to do alone if I get the territory.

I have absolutely no experience in territorial management.

Neither will Mercia, but adventurers and merchants will still be better suited to running the territory.

However, after asking Mercia for a little free time, it seems unlikely.

Basically, it is the stance of this country not to involve the adventurers in the country, and if the King were to give me territory, he would be too resistant to the boulders.

Well, I don't need any territory, so I don't want you to give it to me. A lot seems to be going on.

"... speaking of which, should I go to the royal castle?

The letter in which I wrote the story of the samurai did not mention where I would go on that day.

Does that mean you don't have to tell me?

"No, I have a designated place to stay, and I think it's okay to wait here."

"... is that what this is about?

"I've never seen an adventurer before, but if it's the same as a merchant, you should wait."

Mercia and Lake agreed. I wish I could wait.

Well, I'm not familiar with the customs of this world, but there was nothing wrong with the information Lake brought.

... unless it's about safety.

--and then a few minutes later.

"Dear Kaede-sama, I'm here to pick you up."

About ten guards came to my room.

Just in case, I checked the status in [Information Operation Analysis], but it doesn't seem to be an example of an organization trap.

So Mercia and I were taken by the guards to the royal palace.

And it stops in front of the luxuriously decorated door.

Are you ready to watch?

What, all of a sudden?

"Isn't there a more cumbersome procedure?

"There are a few things going on, because it's an informal viewing."

Unofficially speaking, is it so easy to meet the King...

"Don't you keep your weapons?

As I thought, Mercia questioned the guards.

I think I've heard of having to keep my weapons before I meet the King.

Or is it something you keep before you enter the royal palace?

"Originally, yes, but in the case of Kaede-sama, he has too many weapons and it is unrealistic to keep them. This is something that the King has also acknowledged. If Kaede-sama is concerned, it doesn't matter whether it's a weapon or not...."

It's a mess...

Sure, I can use magic normally without a staff, and I can probably blow the castle from the outside, so it doesn't really matter where I disarmed it.

After such a conversation, I will be brought before the king.

The king was a man of great age. Not as strong as Decibatre warriors, but more powerful.

The king spoke to me.

"Thank you for coming. Adventurer Kaede, President of the Maple Chamber of Commerce Mercia"

"Ah... thank you."

I don't know how to handle it, but Mercia next to me fell on her knees, so I tried to reply while imitating it.

"Thank you very much. Your achievements since the founding of your country include the capture of Broken, the slaughter of dragons and dragons, and the suppression of monsters."

So the king cut off his words for a while.

"I will give you the throne of the Count and the realm in return for your service."

Suddenly, the air in the room solidified for a moment.

Mercia's face is the usual expression, but her movements have hardened.

"... territory?

Something terrified has happened.

I just heard that there is no way to give territory to adventurers.

I would like to refrain if possible, but how should I refuse?

"Territory. Of course, there was no precedent for the adventurers to be granted territory or nobility, and there was of course a rebellion. But I was able to convince you that the territory I was giving was territory."

"... the territory to be given..."

Maybe it's land that other people don't want.

The land is thin and insecure.

"Tax revenues are negative as we deal with monsters. Residents are too powerful to rule. Nobody wants to keep it, so I can't help but treat it as a royal territory right now... I'm sure you'll like it.

It was worse than I expected.

Where are the elements that I like?

Then I may be able to give it to the Adventurer... but it would be a nuisance for me to get the land.

Am I supposed to be punished for crushing dragons in this country?

"That's not all. How nobles have never entered that city in the last 100 years. On the contrary," I'm going to give you that city "is one of the finest threats in this country."

Worst of all.

... is that it? I've heard of such a city before.

"Could it be Decibatole?

"Correct. And Broken, too. Grant all land south of the Photo Len outer wall. Including the monster realm."

"That's an incredible size...."

"If we can develop it, it will be several times the size of this country. Besides, we'll leave that much money to the land. I'm not saying it's for free. Grant the same amount you used to spend on Decibatole defense each year as front-line city defense. They're exempt from national taxes."

... I wondered if I could push the unwanted garbage, but it was actually a bad treatment.

In that case, is the country okay?

"You look suspicious, don't you?

"With all due respect, I don't understand the benefits for the country....."

"What? The strongest heroes can protect Broken, the country's most important defense base. The change is coming. And Kaede is still making enough of a contribution to this country... no, to this world. Instead, I've been acting strange."

Well, if that's the case, is it okay to accept it?

I'm worried about the subsidies coming from taxes, but as for you, I'll just give it back if I have more.